A Filipino scientist said the country can achieve self-sufficiency for fish and marine products if it implements strategies and programs to increase biomass in the seas.

Angel Alcala PhD, a former environment secretary with a scientist rank, told The Manila Times the country need not import marine products if the government, particularly the Department of Agriculture (DA) and Bureau of

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